Šlapanov: Church History and Rural Heritage

Šlapanov combines an early history with ecclesiastical and rural heritage. If you are looking for a hotel for your stay here, historical connections as well as cycling and hiking routes can be specific priorities when planning your trip.

Local History, Church and Cemetery

Šlapanov was first mentioned in a written record in 1257 as one of four mining centers belonging to the Lords of Lichtenburg. A document from 1278 listed the place among the urban centers; in the second half of the 14th century, it was reclassified as a village due to its declining importance. The urban classification thus refers to a particular period, not to a status that remained unchanged over time.

The Church of St. Peter and Paul is considered Late Romanesque; its origins date back to before 1258. A statue of the Virgin Mary from 1733 stands in the cemetery surrounding the church. Here, early architectural history meets a monument dating from considerably later. Services at the church are listed as Fridays at 4:15 p.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m.; check the times before you travel.

Rural Heritage at Motýlí Chaloupka

South of Šlapanov lies Motýlí Chaloupka, a protected historic rural farmstead whose restoration is ongoing. Seasonal events celebrating traditional rural life include baking bread in a two-hundred-year-old oven. These activities require advance arrangements.

A full-moon ritual can also be organized by arrangement. It brings together nature and the four elements under the light of the moon and a sacred fire. Whether a date is available depends on the provider’s schedule. This distinction is relevant when planning: bread baking takes place seasonally, while the ritual also depends on the provider’s schedule.

Cycling and Hiking Routes

Cycling Route 4157 from Havlíčkův Brod to Šlapanov is suitable for bicycles and bicycle trailers. A hiking route from Šlapanov passes through a hilly area three kilometers away and leads to the U Lutrián memorial site. There, a unique medieval stone bridge crosses the Šlapanka River. The distinction is clear when choosing a route: the cycling route is suitable for bicycles and trailers, while the hiking route leads to the memorial site and the bridge. Check current trail conditions locally.

The Šlapanka and Zlatý potok area also extends across the cadastral area of Šlapanov.

Getting Here and Getting Around

Šlapanov railway station is part of the Vysočina Region’s VDV integrated regional transport system and has a waiting room for passengers. As transport and station services may change, check current connections and station information before traveling. The station building and platforms are not wheelchair accessible. If you require step-free access, take this limitation into account and check the information again before your trip.

Discover more destinations: Vysoká, Krásná Hora U Havlíckova Brodu, Věž, Dolni Krupa, Leština U Světlé, Dolní Sokolovec, Vez-Skala, Stepanov

For the broader travel overview: Havlíčkův Brod District.